Because every three-legged dog should learn to surf, check out today’s mid-day links: Monty Python reunion, human jukebox plays hits from the ’90s, President Obama’s learning curve, and a lamb with six legs. Don’t forget to follow Gothamist on Twitter and like us on Facebook . You can also get the top stories mailed to you— sign up here . [ more › ]
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Early Addition: Healthy Six-Legged Hermaphrodite Lamb Born
In an interview with Diane Sawyer, President Obama discussed the dramatic rescue of two aid workers who had been held by Somali pirates since October. Obama said of his call with the father of American hostage Jessica Buchanan, “I cannot imagine what he went through – given Malia and Sasha – and for him to be able to stay strong and then for our incredible men and women in uniform to do what they do, it makes you proud about this country.” [ more › ]
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Video: Somalia Rescue Of Aid Worker Made Obama Think About His Daughters
Photo via Chicago Mag CHICAGO — Frank Lloyd Wright’s Heller House officially hits the market for $2.5M today. Completed in 1987, the property had been quietly floated informally for weeks. [Chicago Mag] WORLDWIDE —Gawker’s looking for tales of horrible roommates. The best one wins a prize! [Gawker] WASHINGTON D.C. —During last night’s State of the Union Address, President Obama proposed a new mortgage refinancing plan. Here’s the breakdown. [WSJ]
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CurbedWire: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Heller On the Market; Bad Roommates
The federal government is standing firm in requiring insurance to cover birth control , but is giving “religious-based hospitals, universities, charities, and other organizations whose primary purpose is not religious, an additional year to come into compliance with the contraceptive requirement.” But soon-to-be-Cardinal Archbishop Timothy Dolan said in a furious statement : “In effect, the president is saying we have a year to figure out how to violate our consciences.” [ more › ]
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Archbishop Dolan Really Doesn’t Want Insurance To Cover Birth Control
A video taken by a passenger of the wrecked Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia shows a member of the ship’s staff asking everyone to remain calm and return to their cabins or remain in the lounges. The announcement, which came 40 minutes after the ship hit rocks off the coast of the island of Giglio, is designated as being “from the captain,” and the woman stresses that “everything is fine.” [ more › ]
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Video: Passengers Of Wrecked Cruise Ship Told "Everything Is Fine"
Last night, President Obama held a big reelection fundraiser at the Apollo Theater. While there were protesters (more about that later), Obama charmed the crowd and hit a chord when he sang a little of the Rev. Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together”: [ more › ]
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Video: President Obama Sings Al Green’s "Let’s Stay Together"
While his first re-election TV commercials start airing in key states today , President Obama will be heading to New York City today to raise a little cash. Among the stops are Spike Lee’s Upper East Side townhouse ( someone is really excited! ) and the Apollo Theater. Which means’ll be wreaking traffic havoc on the Upper East Side ( lots of street closures ) and Harlem (as well as the Triborough Bridge and FDR Drive )—here’s his agenda: [ more › ]
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Protesters Will Greet President Obama In Harlem Tonight
Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart continued their satirical assault on the ridiculous “loopchasms” in the Federal Election Commission laws on super PACs yesterday. The Definitely Not Coordinating With Stephen Colbert Super PAC released a new attack ad narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, who warns voters to support Herman Cain and not that “East Coast Hollywood Elite who is exploring a run for President of the United States of South Carolina.” Jackson has had just about enough of his shenanigans: “I have had it with these money-grubbing superPACs messing with our Monday to Friday elections.” After all, you can’t trust a man with a silent “T” in his name. [ more › ]
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Video: Samuel L. Jackson Narrates Latest Stephen Colbert Super PAC Ad
As was expected , Stephen Colbert announced he was forming “an exploratory committee to lay the groundwork” for his “possible candidacy for president of the United States of South Carolina” on his show last night. And this fake presidential run is bound to be as serious and hilarious as Donald Trump’s was ! But before he could do so, he had to settle some business with his super PAC, Citizens for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow—and that’s where Jon Stewart came in. Watch below. [ more › ]
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Video: Colbert To Explore Fake Running For President!
President Obama’s chief of staff, Bill Daley, announced that he would resign his post at the end of the month. Sources in the White House tell the AP that Daley’s letter of resignation, which he submitted last week, took president Obama by surprise. “I have been honored to be in your Muppet Movie a small part of your administration,” Daley’s letter read. In a brief press conference today, the president said, “There’s no question I will deeply miss having Bill by my side at the White House, ” and stated that OMB director Jack Lew will take the reins. [ more › ]